tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77509642175279665422024-02-07T12:55:49.350-05:00Heart to HeartInspirational Home and Family BlogLoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.comBlogger1447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-10132181744567440222022-08-04T15:43:00.003-04:002022-08-04T15:49:18.175-04:00Beautiful Song about Adoption: I Almost Never Knew YouThis is a beautiful and touching song about adoption! <p>
I ALMOST NEVER KNEW YOU by Christine Wyrtzen <p><a href="about:invalid#zSoyz">"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nRqvUiH26A"</a>>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-44872828036745018702022-08-04T15:28:00.005-04:002023-11-08T12:48:09.519-05:00A Tool to Suck Out Mosquito VenomThis inexpensive little tool has prevented all of our mosquito bites from itching, swelling, or leaving scars since it was ordered online in early spring. Even our four-year-old grandson was able to use it successfully to draw out the venom from his mosquito bites. <p>
I would imagine it would lessen the effect of spider and tick bites - even snake bites. It's worth a try if such a tragic thing would happen. Carry this tool on hikes and keep it in the same spot in your home in case you need it in a hurry. At less than ten dollars buying two is a great idea too. <p>
Do a search for:
BUG BITE THING Suction Tool, Poison Remover - Bug Bites and Bee/Wasp Stings, Natural Insect Bite Relief
Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-55068784368601942872022-04-19T14:16:00.001-04:002022-04-19T14:16:36.203-04:00Grapefruit Essential OilInformation by Carrie Vitt<br>
Used by Permission<br><br>
Grapefruit essential oil has a cleansing effect on the kidneys, lymphatic system and vascular system.<br><br>
It blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary and Ylang Ylang essential oils.<br><br>
Apply 1 drop Grapefruit and 1 drop Basil over your adrenals or on the bottoms of the feet to support the adrenals.<br><br>
Diffuse 2 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Lemon and 2 drops Lime to freshen the air and reduce stress.<br><br>
Put 3 drops of Grapefruit oil in a diffuser to help reduce sugar cravings.<br><br>
Combine 2 drops with a bit of Fractionated Coconut Oil and rub directly over areas of cellulite. Grapefruit oil is a lymphatic stimulant, and because cellulite is stagnant lymphatic tissue, it can help reduce cellulite. <br><br>
Dilute 2 drops with a little Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to oily skin or acne to help manage breakouts.<br><br>
Rub 1 drop Grapefruit and 1 drop Geranium over the liver each day. Both of these oils are fabulous for liver and gallbladder support. <br><br>
Rub 2 drops Grapefruit on the feet to ease PMS symptoms. Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-7077400083582112062022-04-19T13:54:00.002-04:002022-08-04T15:55:41.036-04:00How to Creatively Tie a Scarf Using the Bdazzle Scarf CurlJune Graber in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is the creator of an innovative scarf curl to dress up the way you wear a scarf. I saw her display at Root's Auction in Lancaster several years ago and was quite impressed. Later I ordered one and she was extremely helpful when I contacted her. <br><br>
She says, "Watch our demonstration video for the Bdazzle Scarf Curl. You will see how easy it is to use and you will get some great ideas for other ways to wear your scarf using the Bdazzle Scarf Curl. Visit our web site at: <a href="www.bdazzlescarfcurl.com">www.bdazzlescarfcurl.com</a> to purchase."<br><br>
On her website you will see a video of the many ways this scarf curl can be used. I do not receive any kickbacks for recommending this scarf curl. I just think it's a wonderfully creative idea if you like to wear scarves.Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-59052582346592923242022-02-20T18:26:00.005-05:002022-02-21T12:18:41.498-05:00Homemade Laundry Soap (The Most Simple Recipe)<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Advantages of making your own laundry soap:<br />Huge savings - It costs only pennies per load!<br />Safe even for washing baby clothes!<br />No harsh chemicals!<br />No fragrance!<br />Easy!<br />Satisfying and fun!<br /><br />After making homemade laundry soap in various ways (liquid, gel, and sauce), I found that this recipe is the most simple and it works very well at getting clothes clean and smelling good without any perfumy fragrance. Recently I made 15 gallons and it was a lot of fun.<br /><br />4 cups or more of boiling water<br />1 Fels-Naptha soap bar, shaved or shredded<br />1 cup Arm and Hammer Washing Soda<br />1/2 cup Mule Team Borax<br />5-gallon bucket<br />stick long enough for stirring contents of bucket</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Boil the water while you grate the bar of soap and dissolve the soap completely while stirring often. This will be the most time-consuming part of the procedure but it will be worth the time.<br /><br />When the soap is dissolved add the washing soda and Borax. Stir and dissolve.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Pour everything into a clean 5-gallon bucket. Rinse out the pan with hot water and dump into the bucket.<br /><br />Fill the 5-gallon bucket with hot water. Stir well with a long stick. Cover and don't disturb for 24 hours. (This is hard when you first start making laundry soap but it is important!) <br /><br />After 24 hours it will have formed into a gel. Stir well. It can be stored in smaller containers such as Tupperware or smaller buckets to be used on laundry day.<br /><br />If you want fragrance, simply add a few drops of essential oils on wool dryer balls.<br /><br />Caution: Always cover buckets of anything very tightly. A toddler could fall into a bucket of liquid or gel and drown so please take care and avoid tragedy. </span></p>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-49052757952827818632021-07-17T20:04:00.001-04:002021-07-17T20:05:35.656-04:00A Recipe Analogy<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">by Lois Breneman</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">My dear mother taught me how to cook starting at a young age, but even more importantly, she taught me how to love and serve the Lord by her example. This is a poem she wrote many years ago giving her own analogy of cooking and a personal relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope you will be blessed by reading it.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="581" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4gFqum-Pr0lyARb9wdr7tWnrLMZFD1zJCDfD37-JyMddRpvP2-wsemFNc1cR0V4a4mkBSsdB2hnmqte-DgznjghdQwlyH7wBxgxt00obO4ri8LT-2r2eySM1XT0gEMsA3t2Rpsw8Qf0/w586-h640/Mom%2527s+Poem+Recipe+Analogy.JPG" width="586" /></span></div><br /><br /><p></p>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-4516213348228204302021-06-16T13:30:00.004-04:002021-06-16T13:30:55.140-04:00The Weaver <p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My life is but a weaving between my God and me,</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I do not choose the colors, He worketh steadily.<br />Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride,<br />Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside.<br />Not till the loom is silent, and shuttles cease to fly,<br />Will God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.<br />The dark threads are as needful in the skillful Weaver’s hand<br />As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br />This famous <strong>poem</strong>, <strong>The Weaver</strong>, <strong>is </strong>about <strong>life </strong>and God and was written by Benjamin Malacia Franklin. <strong>The </strong>verses remind us that we all have <strong>a </strong>purpose and that God <strong>is </strong>always with us moving us toward that purpose; we just have to remember to trust him!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br data-mce-bogus="1" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;" /></p>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-10059621933491461092021-05-28T12:19:00.003-04:002021-06-16T19:54:25.107-04:00Lift Up Your Heads and Bloom!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">by Lois Breneman<br /><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FyuQ6T6tQ_EZOlNV2Z1zHYtmIayZE7K6nHAe1WqYeVOvRWLAqW8ctYSncwxwFdmjW7pMnjncUWifJkXfTXYUp_tOJibjz_T_HaYzeEYCKBhCV0_WEjXrlCOnWehOXHMe-OJzDATu6d4/s2048/Poppy+Ours+Looking+Inside+5-25-21.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FyuQ6T6tQ_EZOlNV2Z1zHYtmIayZE7K6nHAe1WqYeVOvRWLAqW8ctYSncwxwFdmjW7pMnjncUWifJkXfTXYUp_tOJibjz_T_HaYzeEYCKBhCV0_WEjXrlCOnWehOXHMe-OJzDATu6d4/w400-h300/Poppy+Ours+Looking+Inside+5-25-21.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Poppy from Our Garden</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A neighbor friend has grown beautiful poppies next to her house for years and I love going to visit and taking pictures of her gorgeous paper-thin beauties. </span></div><p></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She kindly gave me some seeds last year and we planted them early in the spring. They didn't look like much in the beginning - only scrawny little sprigs sticking up from the ground, looking more like weeds. But in God's timing they shot up quickly when the warm temperatures came.</span></div><p></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see in this photo the buds hang down before opening, looking sad and dejected. But as the Creator gives them strength, they lift their little heads and open into breathtakingly beautiful delicate flowers!<br /><br />So it is with us as we gain strength from walking closely to Him by reading His Word for encouragement and instructions. Without His power guiding us we often hang our heads in despair with the cares of this world when we go our own way without Jesus. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />God has a special plan for our lives. If we accept His payment for our sins, He gives us so much including His guidance, direction, and His presence on earth and eternal life in heaven. The gospel changes everything!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHA4Mx9B2MqfaWXW9vbKsUqj6mpY_n4GKkKsX3Czt21Buhu_IRl36XVofYwgc_iLOx99064AF0O4g_AOZYVU5wYxi0wOusdbTzq3O5dyI30od_k53KCRswqOstpr7-Ebp7vL9E4uZ4CE/s2048/Poppy+dt+Bold+5-21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHA4Mx9B2MqfaWXW9vbKsUqj6mpY_n4GKkKsX3Czt21Buhu_IRl36XVofYwgc_iLOx99064AF0O4g_AOZYVU5wYxi0wOusdbTzq3O5dyI30od_k53KCRswqOstpr7-Ebp7vL9E4uZ4CE/w400-h300/Poppy+dt+Bold+5-21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQZAP65kFSGdkMEnPAEllayLu6TUytl9cLesvbtcneetD4qJMzT4csGBM7qLrOwICOHugeguZcbpXMo7R8sfPnQ2cHTrCvqre6TMb70WGpAS5rVjcJdWeY9Mv2H7FVOLTwzHG6Y_O3Tw/s2048/Poppy+Mine+2LO+After+Rain+5-24-21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQZAP65kFSGdkMEnPAEllayLu6TUytl9cLesvbtcneetD4qJMzT4csGBM7qLrOwICOHugeguZcbpXMo7R8sfPnQ2cHTrCvqre6TMb70WGpAS5rVjcJdWeY9Mv2H7FVOLTwzHG6Y_O3Tw/w400-h300/Poppy+Mine+2LO+After+Rain+5-24-21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUihzpPYxf2yLkC4xF61mzN5J5zXrMMgZTOqw6ulWriPSY26zb337-13oZe3PAgXrTUXYGJmsHZ9T8pTW3o2H2zJhuR5m0rNxrpgY9prqLWjGiHHg1Bfmi8mVidLCKAjR1-73zTUtSEzk/s2048/Poppy+Ours+with+Bee+dt+Impressionist+Spring+5-26-21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUihzpPYxf2yLkC4xF61mzN5J5zXrMMgZTOqw6ulWriPSY26zb337-13oZe3PAgXrTUXYGJmsHZ9T8pTW3o2H2zJhuR5m0rNxrpgY9prqLWjGiHHg1Bfmi8mVidLCKAjR1-73zTUtSEzk/w400-h300/Poppy+Ours+with+Bee+dt+Impressionist+Spring+5-26-21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZnCoJSgmdlgLLL11OM7L5MYDjjxo12-O3b7tX-gpDiCu4HaUQxhF9VUasE1XUpFFQNpxtogChM9LDk4RmcSGDXpnf2Xudkb_3nY2GDNLeks3UPRS_Y3fSc9hErOl67-aqtcBKnY7MA0/s2048/Poppy+Pink+%2526+2+Buds+2LO+Bokeh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZnCoJSgmdlgLLL11OM7L5MYDjjxo12-O3b7tX-gpDiCu4HaUQxhF9VUasE1XUpFFQNpxtogChM9LDk4RmcSGDXpnf2Xudkb_3nY2GDNLeks3UPRS_Y3fSc9hErOl67-aqtcBKnY7MA0/w400-h300/Poppy+Pink+%2526+2+Buds+2LO+Bokeh.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-80771882338334799202021-05-06T12:19:00.002-04:002021-07-17T19:50:15.167-04:00God Is in Charge<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">by Lois Breneman<br /><br />How amazing that God can use even destructive insects to create a work of art as in this lacy holly leaf. Their intent was not to be creative but their Creator still brought exquisite beauty out of their munching away at the leaf as they destroyed it. <br /><br />Although it is difficult for us to see, God Almighty can also use destructive national and world leaders to carry out His divine and perfect plan. <br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />We cannot always understand but we can fully trust that the Lord God is always still in charge of the universe, in all its complexity, including our own little world.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfUJYFzTJ9IEqzQq6p03OMwfCUVpBo0GlT-2GQ9MF0a8UAbrQCgxLPhfhcKJTUJxHq92Go_73d9WXocBfH_hM9iZ5LEWXeIf9TenYZXGbclvzaLREMuetU95lMc8ZTM2tDt-jP_X1cdA/s2048/Leaf+Lacy+4-23-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfUJYFzTJ9IEqzQq6p03OMwfCUVpBo0GlT-2GQ9MF0a8UAbrQCgxLPhfhcKJTUJxHq92Go_73d9WXocBfH_hM9iZ5LEWXeIf9TenYZXGbclvzaLREMuetU95lMc8ZTM2tDt-jP_X1cdA/s320/Leaf+Lacy+4-23-21.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-85149445998829170122021-03-04T11:29:00.002-05:002021-03-04T11:29:54.568-05:00Little HandsUsed by permission from Proverbs 31 Ministries <div><br /></div><div>Little hands to hold so tight.
Hair to comb, and tears to wipe.
Little feet that grow so fast.
Teeth to brush and bedtime baths.
Little cups that must be filled.
Teething rings that must be chilled.
Little dresses, spin and twirl.
Little hair bows, little curls.
Time is fleeting, oh so fast.
What was just here, is now the past.
Little hands that needed me.
Now need me less, I start to see.
She ties her shoes and combs her hair.
Picks out her clothes, knows what to wear.
She grabs her doll, heads to the door.
I smile, she's still a little girl.
We're at the park, we play pretend.
She tells me I'm her favorite friend.
Who, what, when, where, why and how?
She needs to know these things right now.
So full of life, so full of love.
This gift sent from the Lord above.
She's older now, my little girl.
She's learning more about the world.
Each night I ask the Lord above,
to help me teach her how to love.
There's so much that she needs to know,
and I'm still learning as I go.
Please, Lord... PLEASE help me get this right.
I beg, as I lose sleep at night.
Precious soul, undefiled.
Lord, guide me as I raise this child.
What just happened? Can it be?
My little girl is now a teen.
No more dolls, and no more bows.
That happened fast, where did time go?
Help me to listen patiently,
as I instruct her, Lord guide me.
May my words be gentle and kind.
Loving, sincere, pure and wise.
Her time at home, will soon be gone.
It sure did fly, but it was fun.
Her bags are packed and by the door.
She's off to face a whole new world.
It seems like only yesterday,
as I would rock her… she would say.
Just one more story, pretty please?
Please would you read one more to me?
Then I would tuck her in her bed,
and kiss her on her precious head.
No more ballet, no more tee ball.
No more measurements on the wall.
Today she'll leave this cozy nest,
and spread her wings, and give her best.
Five years later, long white dress.
My heart is full, I am so blessed.
My little girl, a woman now.
So full of grace, I am so proud.
A handsome man, I'll call my son.
I've prayed for him, since she was one.
Thank you Lord, for hearing me.
For strengthening our family tree.
Two young lives will now be one.
A new love story has begone.
Two years later, by her bed.
The doctor says, he sees a head.
A baby girl, wrapped up in pink.
My daughter reaches her to me.
I close my eyes, and smell her hair.
The tears they fall, without a care.
I lay her on my daughter's chest,
The years ahead will be her best.
It's true, she may not know it yet.
But she will soon, that I can bet.
Little hands to hold so tight.
Hair to comb and tears to wipe. </div><div><br /><div> {From our friend Vicki at Sit Down and Take a Brake: http://victoriabrake.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-poem-little-hands.html?spref=fb
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August is always a hard month for me. It’s the month I have to send to my babies
back into the world after being home with me all summer. There is something
about sending them out into world after they have been safe under the covering
of our home that gets to me. Things happen in their day once school starts back
up that I have no first hand knowledge of and they come home a little different
than they left.
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God brought this to my attention this morning ... For weeks this
plant in the picture below has only had 2 flowers on it, today it has 14
flowers. I’ve kept it on my covered screened in porch, safe on a table, while it
gets the what I thought was the perfect amount of sun and controlled water by
using my watering can. A few days ago, it was obvious by the dark clouds in the
sky and the sound of thunder that it was going to storm so I set it out on my
uncovered patio to receive the rain. We get some fierce afternoon thunderstorms
so I worried while I was gone that the wind and hard rain could have been too
much for this seemingly delicate plant. When I came home, the sun had come back
out and it appeared to be watered, nourished and vibrant. I moved it back to
safety of the covered screened in porch. Each day since it was in the storm a
new flower has bloomed and it is finally starting to fill out.
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Maybe, just maybe, the rain and storms, the trials and heartaches, of this life in my
children’s path are also necessary to produce fruit (or flowers). Safety in my
home is good for rest and for Him to lay foundational roots. However, when I let
them enter the rain, and even the fierce storms on the outside, perhaps that is
when He can flourish through them and the fruit produced will bloom and be most
evident. They (we all do) need the time in safety under covering but they also
need to enter the storms and allow Him to hold them up in the rain and wind -
after all that is where endurance is built and tried.
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So, next Monday, when two of mine return to the overcrowded school hallways
and the building to learn things that I am not equipped to teach them at home,
I will remember these truths that He imparted in me. They may face storms but
they will also receive nourishment, there may be the gusty wind of trials but
He is strong enough to keep them upright, there will also be joy when the sun
shines on them and He will produce vibrant beauty through them for all to see.
Then, they will return to our house, He will continue to give them rest and
restoration under the covering of our home.
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(Please know I’m not a debating or even implying that
brick and mortar style school is always best. I have two that are returning to
the building and one college age child that will be home with all online
classes. Just as plants’ care instructions are all different according to each
individual plant type, so are His Holy Spirit’s instructions for each individual
child based on their specific needs. This was just a message He gave me today
about my children that I thought might relatable to others’ situation as well.)
Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-67821837805697489442020-08-21T15:58:00.001-04:002020-08-21T16:00:31.067-04:00"Mommy, pray on me. Pray on me, Mommy!"<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Used by permission by Krista Yoder<br /><br />"Mommy, pray on me. Pray on me, Mommy." The words of my 2-year-old as I rocked him a little before putting him to bed last night. These words made my heart sing. I pray out loud over my boys often when they are having trouble calming down, stopping crying, trouble going to sleep, or if I'm simply holding them. Sometimes it's a short prayer like "Lord, thank you for my blessing." Sometimes it's a longer prayer. I know that my husband, Brian, also prays over them. This however is the first time Dominic asked for the prayer! He's listening, he's learning, prayer is becoming important to him, and as he said the other day, "God is my fwend."</span></p>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-76046535973384646662020-07-11T10:13:00.001-04:002020-08-21T19:17:45.123-04:00Lesson from a Puzzle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span face="" style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">This is probably my favorite puzzle we have done so far. Puzzles come in assorted sizes and take different lengths of time to complete. Sometimes they're fun, sometimes they're when the last piece is put in, the puzzle is finished. And so it is with our lives. Some are longer than others, and we all face frustrating times, sometimes they're boring, sometimes they're challenging. But one thing they all have in common is that when the last piece is put in, the puzzle is finished. And so it is with our lives. Some are longer than others, and we all face challenges. But one thing</span><span class="gmail-text_exposed_show" face="" style="color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> is certain; one day the "last piece will be put in place" and our life will be over. But the difference between our life and a puzzle is that we don't know when ours will be finished. Our Creator has the Master Plan and we can't see it from our side. And so, we must be ready.</span><br />
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<span face="" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">If this were your last day, would you be ready to face eternity? We need to believe in Jesus and receive him as our Savior so we can become a child of God. And if you are ready, tell your loved ones, so they will be able to have peace when your last "piece" has been put in place. Have a blessed day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Used by permission<br /><br />Life today in these troubled times can be dark and unsettling, and often overwhelming. But I choose not to be sucked in by the darkness. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />Psalm 60:2 says, "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I." The rock is not a thing, but a person, and His name is Jesus. He is the Rock of our salvation and we are to run to Him. He wants to protect us and to give us the strength we need day to day to keep us from being overwhelmed. He is our shelter in the time of storm!<br /><br />I'm so thankful that Jesus is not only our Rock but that He came to earth to be the Light of the World. If we put our faith and trust in Him, we no longer need to walk in darkness. And once we've experienced Him and His saving power, we're not to turn off our light and hide, but we are to be proclaiming the praises of Him who called us out of the darkness and into His marvelous light. We need to keep on pushing back the darkness and sharing the Light of Jesus, who has come to seek and to save those who are lost and in need of a Savior.<br /><br />A Shelter in the Time of Storm<br /><br />The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide.<br />A shelter in the time of storm;<br />Secure whatever ill betide,<br />A shelter in the time of storm.<br /><br />Refrain:<br />O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,<br />A weary land, a weary land;<br />O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,<br />A shelter in the time of storm.</span><br />
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There is so much darkness in our world today. 2020 has been quite the year, and humanly speaking, our future is not looking too bright. COVID-19. The government controls. The racial tension. The looting. The rioting. The burning. The destruction of our nation and its history. The division of our nation. Our freedoms are disappearing right before our very eyes. Sin is rampant. Truth is trampled on. It’s a very bleak outlook for our beloved country and sad <span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">and scary time to be alive.</span></div>
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If you don’t know Jesus, Romans 10:13 tells us, “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” You can become a child of God simply by calling on Him and asking Him to forgive you of your sins and trusting Him with your eternity. Then you too can enjoy walking with Jesus and can look forward to an eternity with Him.</div>
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1 Corinthians 15:57-58 But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.</div>
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On the victory side, On the victory side<br />No foe can harm me, no fear can alarm me,<br />On the victory side.<br />On the victory side, On the victory side<br />With Christ within, the fight we'll win.<br />On the victory side.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ~ Psalm 27:1<br /><br />Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord. ~ Psalm 27:14</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices; and with my song I will praise Him. Psalm 28:7</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. ~ Psalm 46:1</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. ~ Psalm 46:10 & 11<br /><br />In you, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. ~ Psalm 71:1<br /><br />The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. ~ Proverbs 18:10<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; Your rod and Your staff comfort me. ~ Psalm 23</span><br />
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Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-87059898235018844262020-06-23T11:00:00.000-04:002020-06-23T11:12:40.817-04:00Waiting on God<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">by Sue Huey<br />Used by permission</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Who likes to wait? No one that I know enjoys waiting. We're so impatient. In a world of instant and immediate gratification for so many things, waiting seems so tedious. Why does everything have to take so long? Sometimes we're waiting for God to work in our lives and we feel like nothing is happening. Does He see me? Does He hear me? We feel like waiting on God is wasted time. But I love this verse I read this morning.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Isaiah 64:4 Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Wow! What a verse! God is not just doing nothing while we are waiting. He is up to something! He's acting on my behalf while I am waiting!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />Several years ago God gave me a perfect illustration of this. Clay bought me a beautiful plant for Mother’s Day. At that time I knew almost nothing about plants. Other than some purple petunias I recognized, I thought the rest was just different types of greenery. But a couple days later, some tiny yellow flowers popped out. Then a patch of bright pink flowers, and then some little white ones. I was so surprised to see the plants blooming when I thought it was just greenery. And then much later, another plant with very dark green leaves that I had been tempted to pull out because I thought it was not very pretty was suddenly bearing the most beautiful lavender flowers! What a surprise! I had no idea these late bursts of color were coming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />I felt like God spoke to my heart and said, “That is what I’m doing in your life. You sometimes feel like you are just wasting time and waiting for nothing. But you can’t always see what I’m doing, and so you have no idea of what I am planning while you are waiting. Just trust me. Not only are you growing, but what I am doing in your life will become more beautiful with time.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br />I’m so thankful for this beautiful illustration that God gave me of His promises. God doesn’t work on our timetable, and sometimes things take way longer than we ever expected. In Ephesians 3:20 He tells us that He is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. If God cares that much to surprise us in nature with flowers when we expect none, surely he wants to do so much more in our lives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For a soothing and cooling effect after sun exposure, mix the following ingredients in a spray bottle in this proportion:<br /><br />1 cup Aloe Vera Juice<br />20 drops Lavender Essential Oil<br />15 drops Rosemary Essential Oil<br /><br />Store in the refrigerator. If you plan to take this to the pool or beach, it is best to pack it in a cooler or a Ziplock bag with an ice pack. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />Simply shake the bottle before spraying on the skin after sun exposure. Ahhhhh! It will nourish the parched skin and bring healing. After showering, spray again and rub into the skin.<br /><br />Remember to refrigerate the bottle, just as the bottle of aloe vera instructs to do after opening. <br /><br />I ordered aloe vera from Vitacost and always use doTERRA essential oils.</span>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-42130381665352234872020-04-06T13:27:00.000-04:002020-04-06T13:27:25.814-04:00Nothing Can Separate Us from the LOVE of GOD!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Romans 8:35-39</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Shall tribulation, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">or distress, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">or persecution, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">or famine, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">or nakedness, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">or peril, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">or sword?<br /><br />As it is written, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For thy sake we are killed all the day long;<br />we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.<br /><br />Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.<br /><br />For I am persuaded, that neither <br />death,<br />nor life,<br />nor angels,<br />nor principalities, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">nor powers,<br />nor things present,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">nor things to come,<br />nor height,<br />nor depth,<br />nor any other creature,<br />shall be able to separate us from </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">which is in Christ Jesus our Lord!</span>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-61929411444202603422020-03-17T15:06:00.000-04:002020-03-19T01:31:17.238-04:00Educational Websites for School Classes, Art, and Activities<div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR2UasEZ0wGgMQAe0kJ3D5aeAd-uOR8hB_zFBai_0j4OQlfepDQIxXCwLbU">100 Activities to Do At Home During School Closings</a><br />Links to go with each activity</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.khanacademy.org/">Khan Academy Website</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A trusted educational site for Math (K-12), Algebra 1, Grammar, Chemistry, Science, History, SAT Prep, and Computer Programming</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments?fbclid=IwAR1oMhjVNx0mlqffHI_Y3ZLFUJe69sEbq8by4_tCfeOu6oTK8ZWQdUTL34g">2 Weeks' Worth of Fun & Easy Science Experiments</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/?fbclid=IwAR12McTVymrv_lQspjzJQRzcrKbr0I8YKImMdhYg8NskpunO4nn2dH7bKEg">Here's the Entire List of Education Companies Offering FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS Due to School Closings</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.clementinecreative.co.za/12-easy-watercolour-tutorials/"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">https://www.clementinecreative.co.za/12-easy-watercolour-tutorials/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://conceptartempire.com/watercolor-painting-tutorials/">https://conceptartempire.com/watercolor-painting-tutorials/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.typingclub.com/">www.typingclub.com </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.squigglepark.com/">www.squigglepark.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.scholastic.com/learnathome">www.scholastic.com/learnathome</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j0OY3236jw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2SSysk91pnSxCSsR7R0vzI4p2CMVoJe0YnLDvbSFx4TQpEQu5-QY1PoFQ">Storytime Online</a></span>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-37548371219007962932020-03-16T17:39:00.000-04:002020-03-16T17:39:46.447-04:00The Most Powerful Natural Antibiotics<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">by Lois Breneman<br /><br />In doing a little research I found some of the most powerful foods that act as natural antibiotics. <br /><br />Many of these super-powerful foods can be incorporated in homemade soups or even added to bought soups to boost your immune system. Use them on a regular basis for the most benefit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Apple Cider Vinegar<br />Garlic<br />Ginger<br />Horseradish Root<br />Habanero Peppers<br />Oregano Oil<br />Echinacea<br />Tumeric<br />Raw Honey<br />Onion<br /><br />For a powerful homemade </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">Super Tonic</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> to help at the first little sign of a cold or flu, click <a href="https://heartfilledhome.blogspot.com/2012/10/flu-buster-tonic-hot.html">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><br />
<br />Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-73455342884823218192020-03-10T12:44:00.002-04:002020-03-18T11:01:56.673-04:00Top 10 Healthiest Seeds to Eat<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This is my summary from reading the article, but please read the entire article for much more great information! <br /><br />I put this list inside my kitchen cabinet as an ever-present reminder.<br /><br />The top 5 healthiest seeds to eat are:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Flaxseeds<br />Hemp Seeds<br />Pumpkin Seeds<br />Poppy Seeds<br />Sunflower Seeds<br /><br />Then 5 more are added to total 10:<br />Chia Seeds<br />Sesame Seeds<br />Pine Nuts<br />Quinoa Seeds<br />Pomegranate Seeds</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Article by Rachael, MS, RD</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">April 8, 2019</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Permission given by </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Dr. Josh Axe</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /><a href="https://draxe.com/nutrition/top-10-healthiest-seeds-to-eat/">Read More:</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://draxe.com/nutrition/top-10-healthiest-seeds-to-eat/"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">https://draxe.com/nutrition/top-10-healthiest-seeds-to-eat/</span></a>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-16521689037812387982020-03-02T13:26:00.000-05:002020-03-02T13:26:57.711-05:0015 Efficient Ways to Meal Prep or Cook for a Crowd! Smart Tips to Save Time!<br /><br />Cooking and Food Hacks by Blossom<br />
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<a href="https://www.pawdose.net/15-efficient-ways-to-meal-prep-or-cook-for-a-crowd-cooking-and-food-hacks-by-blossom/?fbclid=IwAR2MkqakP_Uax2Gk-nf5ROktoRAEqH41aK8d9LodkY1D5MbKZAmQCJ8BB7A">https://www.pawdose.net/15-efficient-ways-to-meal-prep-or-cook-for-a-crowd-cooking-and-food-hacks-by-blossom/?fbclid=IwAR2MkqakP_Uax2Gk-nf5ROktoRAEqH41aK8d9LodkY1D5MbKZAmQCJ8BB7A</a>Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442787558161859738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750964217527966542.post-70499556722685360952019-10-10T10:21:00.002-04:002019-10-10T10:21:39.217-04:0060 Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #e5c3d0; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 17.6px;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It seems to have become more and more common for parents to be <i>expected</i> to give gifts to their children's teachers at school, so if you are at a loss for ideas. Hopefully, these sixty suggestions will give you some creative ideas. Showing appreciation does not mean you have to go broke, however.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Of all these gift ideas, my favorite is number one - that of writing a heartfelt thank you note with a small gift. I'm sure this would be one of your child's teacher's favorite and most treasured gifts as well. I remember how after I wrote a thank you note to a kindergarten teacher at the end of the school year, she told me how she rarely ever got a thank you - in letter or word! That is terribly sad! And it doesn't cost anything except a little thought and time! Your child could even add a P.S. and we all know how that would be appreciated by a teacher! Even an additional thoughtful poem about children or teaching would be enjoyed by your child's teacher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I might add that I believe most teachers already have quite enough coffee mugs, vases, hankies, key chains, decorations and trinkets with apples on them, especially if they have been teaching for several years. So unless you know the teacher collects apple trinkets, try not to give a gift that will end up at a yard sale or as a donation to charity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Before giving chocolate, nuts or sugary sweets, find out if they are able to eat them. Some people are allergic to chocolate or nuts, are diabetic, trying to lose weight, or would just rather eat healthier foods. Perfumes are not a good gift since many people are allergic to them or might not choose the scent you would. Hand lotions that are lightly scented or without scent would probably be fine in most cases. Of course, if you know your child's teacher's favorite perfume, then it would be a fine gift. When teachers were surveyed, most teachers said they did not consider gift certificates impersonal, but loved receiving them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">There are so many good people who serve us throughout the year but are forgotten when it comes time for showing appreciation or giving gifts. How about the principal, secretaries, cafeteria staff, the teacher's aide, the P.E. teacher? Then there are the nursery workers, Sunday school teachers, the Awana leader, bandleader, private piano teacher - and the list goes on! Parents can't possibly buy or make gifts for all of these people unless you make something like identical inexpensive Christmas ornaments in assembly-line fashion. Then it probably wouldn't break your budget.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I heard of one mother who wanted to do something special for people in volunteer positions, who are often completely overlooked when it comes time to give out thanks, such as Sunday School teachers or nursery workers at church. So each year she and her husband try to invite their children's Sunday School teachers and their families to dinner in their home to thank them for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. She said it never ceases to amaze her that she always hears comments like, "No one has ever done anything like this for me before and I've been teaching Sunday School for twelve years." If you can not invite them all to dinner, a nice "Thank You" note or card given at the holidays or the end of the school year would go a long way in showing your appreciation. They love sincere appreciation!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">If dealing with such a large number of potential gift recipients is just too much to think about, but you still want to remember each one in some special way, think about donating a book to the school or church library in the names of all the people who have been part of your child's life this year. Then give each person a card telling them why they are so important to you and your child. Let them know of the book donation and how you hope this gift will help other children as they have helped your child.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It's the thought that counts. Showing appreciation to teachers should be an expression of our sincere thanks to the dedicated people who have given of themselves to our children or touched our lives in a positive way. Remember that gift-giving is not a competition to see which child brings the most expensive gift for his teacher. Explain that to your children as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The following are suggestions for helpful and often inexpensive teacher appreciation gifts for "Teacher Appreciation Week," the holidays, or the end of the school year. If the cost for what you'd like to give is too high, get on the phone and find one or more other families to give an extra special gift as a joint effort. Most of these suggestions are not that expensive, especially the first one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">1) A heartfelt thank you letter or handwritten card from the parent (and/or student), telling what you enjoyed about the year or how you appreciated the teacher's input into your child's life. This seems to be one of the best and most appreciated gift ideas and could be given alone or with a small gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">2) A gift certificate to a Christian book store</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">3) Nuts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">4) Homemade fudge</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">5) Pencils printed with "Best Teacher in the World," the teacher's name or "Mrs. Dye's Class"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">6) Decorated gingerbread men</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">7) Flavored coffee, hot chocolate or tea mixes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">8) An apron, possibly that you made.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">9) A candle</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">10) Anything for the classroom: games, construction or other paper, books, rulers, masking tape, Scotch tape, rubber bands, things to decorate or theme objects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">11) Potholders or placemats - plain or quilted (maybe start planning for next year)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">12) Dried fruit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">13) A gift certificate to a Bath store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">14) Shoebox sized plastic storage boxes for classroom supplies or home use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">15) A houseplant that you started and established earlier in the year or one you bought. Pothos is a good hardy plant that lives through most anything and does well even without a lot of light.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">16) A homemade mix in a jar, where you layer the dry ingredients and attach the recipe (Muffins, cookies, five bean soup, etc.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">17) Homemade Christmas cookie assortment</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">18) Chocolate dipped pretzels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">19) Chocolate anything, if you know they aren't allergic to chocolate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">20) Painted glass ball Christmas ornament or another type ornament. These are fun for teachers to take out each year and remember students from years past. Write your child's name and the year on them, if possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">21) Rubber stamps for class papers (100%!, Good Job!, Excellent!, Improvement!, etc.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">22) Rubber stamps for the teacher's own personal use</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">23) A gift certificate for a massage (several parents might join together for this)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">24) Stationery or note cards</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">25) Postage stamps</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">26) A book about birds, flowers, houseplants, science experiments, riddles, jokes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">27) Silk flower arrangement</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">28) Decorations for various holidays</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">29) A gift certificate to a school supply store</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">30) Pretty cardboard storage boxes. You could cover sturdy shoe boxes and lids with fabric, wallpaper or contact paper or buy some boxes at a craft store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">31) Homegrown herbs and spices -- Children can help with this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">32) Fresh fruit basket, though it's best to give too many perishable gifts, in case they get more fruit than they can use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">33) A coupon for a main course, dessert or complete dinner - to be delivered in January or whenever you say. Then be sure to communicate with the teacher and deliver when the time comes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">34) Handmade gift tags for all year round - birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas. Punch a hole in one corner and add a few rolls of thin ribbon to tie on the tags.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">35) Devotional book, music tape or CD</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">36) A tape or CD from Focus on the Family </span><span style="color: green; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.family.org/" style="color: #838383; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank" title="http://www.family.org/"><span style="color: black;">www.focusonthefamily.org</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">37) Housecleaning - a joint gift of several families going together to cover the cost.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">38) A list of cute kids' quotes, possibly made into a booklet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">39) As you mix up cookie dough, mix a very large batch in a clean dishpan, and give some of the dough as gifts. Simply roll the unbaked dough into logs, wrap in several layers of plastic wrap, then in cellophane or gift wrap and tie at both ends. Keep chilled. Or if you freeze it, the dough will stay cold for several hours. I made the Best Ever Gingerbread Cookie recipe and gave the dough as gifts one year. Later it can be sliced and baked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">40) If you have an herb garden and have dried your herbs, a sampling of a few different herbs from your garden would be a very nice gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">41) If you know of a more expensive item that your teacher is in need of, several families could go together to purchase that item as a joint gift. Give other parents a call and see if they might like to join you in that purchase.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">42) Cloth napkins or paper ones (find out teacher's kitchen colors).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">43) Kitchen towels - possibly with an embroidery design - made much quicker with the embroidery machines these days! (Find out kitchen colors)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">44) A gift certificate to the grocery store. Now that's one everyone can use!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">45) Stickers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">46) Gift certificate for video rental.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">47) Find out your teacher's hobbies, and purchase an item she could use, or give a gift certificate to a hobby store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">48) Popcorn and a flavored salt sampler.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">49) Hand lotions with very light or no fragrance</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">50) Teachers are on their feet for long hours. Several families could go together to give her a foot massager.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">51) At times teaching can be stressful. Several families could join in and give a hand held Homedics massager.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">52) Homemade candies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">53) Concert voucher (for 2)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">54) Movie theater passes (for 2)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">55) James Dobson's book,<i> All About Boys - </i></span><span style="color: green; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="http://www.family.org/" style="color: #838383; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank" title="http://www.family.org/">www.focusonthefamily.org</a> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> He is currently working on a similar book about girls! (Note: The book came out in April 2010 so it's available now as well!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">56) A snow globe nativity scene. You will find the best bargains after Christmas, so you might want to put this on next year's gift list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">57) A small nativity scene for the schoolroom, her home, or both. Again after Christmas sales are best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">58) Have a small trophy or marble block made saying, "Best Teacher of the Year Award - According to Your Third Grade Class" Call the trophy store for prices. You might be surprised at how little one would cost.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">59) Homemade quick breads (Cranberry-orange, date-nut bread, banana nut bread, etc.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">60) Homemade whole wheat-honey bread or homemade sticky buns! Yum!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Every Teddy bear and stuffed animal has "pretend" scrapes and boo-boos every now and then. A sweet little gift or surprise for your young child would be to make a few simple Bandaids for them. These bandaids will help your child to express compassion as they care for their stuffed animals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Supplies to make a Bandaid:<br />Beige felt or fleece<br />White felt or fleece<br />White Velcro tape (sticky side only)<br />Needle and thread (or sewing machine)<br /><br />1. Directions (Follow the photo above as you do the following:)<br />2. Cut beige felt in the shape of a large Bandaid -- 2 to 3" long.<br />3. Cut a square of white felt and sew around the edges in the center of the beige felt Bandaid.<br />4. Cut two small pieces of the sticky side of Velcro and sew them on each end of the Bandaid.<br /><br />An older child could make Bandaids as a craft to give to a younger sibling or younger friend or relative. It's commendable to teach your children to make some of their gifts and this is a perfect example.<br /><br />Check out many more handmade gift ideas in the topics on the right sidebar of this blog as well as under the Christmas tab at the top.</span></div>
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